Mullo

Does this only apply in the states or is there a similar clause somewhere for Aussie pathfinder owners

Thanks Daniel, The main issue I'm having is when we are out in the mud I dont have the clearance to get through a lot of the muddier ruts on the tracks we have over here (usually rear diff bottoms out, resulting in snatch straps being employed). I also find myself struggling over bigger step ups, mainly because I cant get the belly up. The end goal is for 31" or 32"x10.5 I'm still undecided as to what will be the best option to get the clearance I need. All input is greatly recieved. Also, not sure if you (or anyone else) is interested, but I recently bought a lock-rite diff locker for the rear end. During the install however, I discovered I had a poorly adjusted LSD. Tightened it up and made a huge difference. If your interested I have it (Lock-Rite) for sale in the "Parts For Sale" Forum. (Sorry dont know how to link).

Thanks for the info. I am planning on doing the lift in the next month or 2. I had a similar response from ARB and TJM, no interest. I will have a close look at the ridepro option. Preferably I would like to do it myself, do you know if they would sell the components seperately? I will give them a call and see what they have to say. Cheers.

Hey mate, Im looking into doing similar mods to my '94 pathy. In particular I am looking for a 3" suspension lift. All the 4x4 places I ask over here dont want anything to do with lifting pathfinders. I keep being told I can only get 1-2". Did you find the same issues trying to get a decent lift in Aus? Clearly from what I'v seen on this site 3" lift is definately possible. I see you have a ridepro lift. Is it any good, what is involved, where can i get it, how much, etc...?

So, I pulled the passenger side axle out on Sunday and gave the inner CV a general cleanup and repack (Plus replaced upper balljoint as it had split the rubber boot). I needed the car back together so did not have time to do the outer but have heard that the outers are not really servicable? I did not notice any damage to the inner CV. Took it for a run at the beach last nite and still had a click (Was not as noticable or as frequent but still there). I was driving initially and it still sounded like it was coming from the passenger side. I gave the missus a drive and as I was in the passenger seat it sounds as though its definately somewhere near the diff. I dont think its the hubs (or even the outer CV's), the noise is not coming from that far out on the axle. I did notice when I had the shaft out that the mounting bushes on the front of the Diff (To the chassis from memory) were pretty worn to the point that I could see straight through were I should have seen the rubber bush. Are these a pressed in bush? How difficult to replace? Could it be causing some grief? Thanks for all the suggestions guys

Thanks guys, I will roll the big girl into the shed today and have a look.

I have recently bought my first pathfinder (1994 ST). It has been a great car given its age and Km's. I live in Newcastle, Australia and have the spectacular Stockton Beach at my door step. I have had my pathy in the bush and on the beach nearly every weekend since I bought it and have a problem that I cant seem to fix. When I drive in the bush it goes perfectly through and over some fairly mild 4x4 conditions (Low Speed). Whenever I take it on the beach I get an intermittent clunk coming from the front left. It sounds like the diff binding and then releasing but I have had it serviced and found no faults. It is not a constant ticking (like a broken tooth) and it doesnt seem to be when the front axles are heavily loaded. The only common actuation of the clunk is when I travel at approx 40Km/h but even then it comes and goes. I originally thought it was the manual free wheeling hubs popping out under load. I Have since serviced them for no improvement. Has anyone experienced this problem? Any suggestions are welcomed. My pathy is not modified, it is a 4 door ST with the 3L V6 engine (330,000kms). Its past life did not include any 4wding (Soccer mums car). I have been watching this forum for a while and it seems to be very helpful, hopefully someone will know my problem.